Why is La Madeleine chocolat au lait classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is classified as ultra‑processed because it includes refined ingredients such as invert sugar syrup, added cocoa butter, emulsifier (lecithin from soy), natural vanilla flavourings, and raising agents (sodium carbonates and citrates), all of which are typical of industrially formulated foods.

How does the sugar and saturated fat content in this product affect a diabetic or heart‑healthy diet?

With 28 g of sugar and 18 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the product can quickly raise blood glucose levels and increase LDL cholesterol, so it should be consumed only occasionally by people managing diabetes or cardiovascular risk.

Is the soy lecithin used as an emulsifier a concern for soy‑allergic consumers?

Yes, the lecithin is derived from soy and is listed as an allergen, so anyone with a soy allergy should avoid this madeleine.

Bonne Maman • 210g

Madeleine milk chocolate

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

La Madeleine chocolat au lait is a French chocolate‑coated madeleine packaged in a 210 g mixed‑plastic film packet. It belongs to the Sugary snacks and Biscuits and cakes groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA 4 classification, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added sugars, emulsifier (lecithin) and raising agents. Nutritionally, the product is high in fat (27 g), saturated fat (18 g) and sugars (28 g) per 100 g, while providing moderate protein (6.3 g) and low fiber (1.7 g), and it contains allergens such as eggs, gluten, milk, nuts and soy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal462 kcal

Fat27 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Carbohydrates48 g

Sugars33 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average snack values, this madeleine contains considerably more fat (27 g vs 17.65 g) and saturated fat (18 g vs 7.8 g) while its sugar (28 g) and salt (0.8 g) are slightly below the typical 28.98 g of sugar and 1.98 g of salt found in the category.

Ingredients

butter, soft wheat flour, sugar, eggs, milk chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, cocoa mass, emulsifier: lecithins (soya), natural vanilla flavour), invert sugar syrup, ground almonds, natural vanilla flavour (contains alcohol), salt, raising agents: sodium carbonates and citrates (wheat), natural flavouring

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